Lacombe

Central Alberta residents can expect a classic spring swing in weather over the Easter weekend, with a warm, sunny Friday giving way to cooler temperatures, rain, and even the possibility of snow by Monday. 

Stephen Vallee, a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, said a weak disturbance brought some light flurries and showers to the region Thursday morning, but conditions were expected to improve through the day. 

Friday will bring the most pleasant conditions of the weekend, with a forecast high of 17 C for Lacombe.

Update:

RCMP has released that Amanda Harvey has been located and is safe.

Original Story:

Red Deer RCMP was seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 36-year-old woman.

She was last seen in Red Deer on April 15, There was concern for her well-being.

On Monday April 14, 2025, Council passed Bylaw 835/2025 Tax Rate and Minimum Tax Rate Bylaw which set the Town of Penhold's Municipal Tax Rates for 2025.

In November 2024, Council supported a 3% municipal tax increase to keep up with the rising cost of providing services and operations. The 2025 Penhold Residential tax rate is 7.83% (down from 8.10% in 2024) and the Commercial Tax Rate is 11.85% (down from 12.0% in 2024).

With sunshine, mild temperatures, and winter behind us (hopefully), golf season in Central Alberta is off to an early start — and courses are already filling up. 

In the early morning hours of Thursday, April 17, Wetaskiwin RCMP, along with EMS and fire, responded to a single-vehicle rollover on the QEII near Township Road 470. 

A 32-year-old female from Saskatchewan was killed as a result of the rollover.

The investigation determined the vehicle had left the road and rolled over in a farmer's field. 

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Airdrie residents accustomed to receiving their Canada Carbon Rebate (CCR) on or around the 15th of the month may be surprised to see no deposit thus far this month. The final payment is still coming, just later than usual, and it marks the end of the quarterly program.

According to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), the last CCR payment for individuals will begin being issued on Tuesday, April 22.

"On March 15, 2025, the Government of Canada stopped the federal fuel charge and the Carbon Rebate for individuals," The CRA noted on its website.

City council has approved the South Connector Functional Plan, paving the way for a future east-west roadway along Lacombe’s southern boundary.

The plan outlines a proposed 7.5-kilometre arterial road connecting 76th Street to 34th Street. Though construction is not expected for decades, the plan sets the stage for protecting the corridor and exploring funding opportunities.

Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre aligned on support for new oil and gas pipelines as a matter of national security during the French language election debate Wednesday night.

Dealing with U.S. President Donald Trump was a running theme as the four main federal party leaders took the stage in Montreal for the first of two debates. Even the debate moderator Patrice Roy cited the elephant in the room as he pitched questions on immigration, affordability and Canadian identity.

Agriculture takes center stage in the Federal  Election campaign for some candidates this week . 

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture  (CFA) is holding their National Agricultural Leaders Debate on Thursday, April 17th.

CFA President Keith Currie says, like most Canadians, producers are concerned about what's happening south of the border and the plethora of executive orders that President Trump is putting in motion.

As a result of the current weather conditions in the County of Stettler, a fire restriction is now in effect